Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Cheltenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheltenham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical cyber security professionals in the South West earned £73,291. Compared to the UK median of £54,816, that's 33.7% above. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £73,291 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £76,265. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202, so cyber security professionalss sit 108.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £73,291 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £76,265 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Cyber security professionals salary in areas near Cheltenham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in Cheltenham?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the South West (which includes Cheltenham) is £73,291 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cyber security professionals pay in Cheltenham compare to the UK average?
Cyber security professionals in the South West earn 33.7% above the national median of £54,816. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cyber security professionals a well-paid job in Cheltenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202. Cyber security professionals in the South West earn £73,291, which is 108.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cyber security professionalss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cheltenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.